Zavala (calf) had a walking boot on his left leg following Monday night's 20-9 loss to the 49ers, Mike Kaye of The Charlotte Observer reports.

Zavala suffered a calf injury in the third quarter, ultimately failing to return to the contest. The 26-year-old will likely undergo some additional testing in the near future. The offensive lineman was replaced at right guard by Jake Curhan, who could be set for a starting role moving forward if Zavala is forced to miss any action.

Elliss finished Sunday's 24-10 win over the Saints with nine tackles (seven solo).

Elliss's tackle total was second most on Atlanta behind Dee Alford (10). The veteran tackler remains a reliable weekly contributor, as he's played every defensive snap in all but of Atlanta's 11 games so far this season. Elliss is up to 74 tackles, including 3.5 sacks, along with four defensed passes (including an interception) on the campaign.

Dowdle rushed six times for 38 yards and brought in all four targets for 36 yards in the Panthers' 20-9 loss to the 49ers on Monday night.

Game script significantly limited Dowdle's opportunities on the ground, but the talented back still found his way to a highly efficient performance that saw him pace the Panthers in both rushing and receiving yards. Dowdle's carry total was his lowest since Week 1 when he opened the season stuck in a complementary role behind Chuba Hubbard, but his modest volume Monday was strictly an outlier Dowdle should have a chance to bounce back from to some degree in a Week 13 home matchup against the Rams on Sunday.

Ramsey registered nine total tackles (three solo) in Sunday's 31-28 loss to Chicago.

Ramsey was able to compile a season-high nine stops, leading the team in the Week 12 loss. The 31-year-old has fully transitioned to safety with the Steelers, and he has now recorded 56 total tackles (32 solo), including 2.0 sacks, while also adding six passes defensed, one of which is an interception, over 11 contests this year.

Bates notched seven tackles (six solo) and a defensed pass Sunday in a 24-10 victory versus New Orleans.

Bates finished fourth on the Falcons in tackles in the victory. The veteran safety has now reached at least seven stops in seven of the team's 11 contests this season. Bates is up to 71 tackles through 11 games as he aims for his third straight regular season with triple-digit stops.

Pacheco (knee) is optimistic that he'll be able to play Thursday against the Cowboys, though the Chiefs have yet to make a final decision regarding his status, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Pacheco has been sidelined since Week 8 with a sprained MCL but returned to practice ahead of Kansas City's Week 12 matchup against the Colts. He logged an additional estimated full practice Monday, which seemingly sets him up to return on Thanksgiving afternoon against the Cowboys. However, a short week complicates his outlook a bit. Even if he is active, Pacheco would likely still be in a split backfield with Kareem Hunt, who has operated as the primary back in Pacheco's absence.

Tipton recorded three receptions (on four targets) for 22 yards during Sunday's 24-10 loss versus the Falcons.

Tipton logged season highs across the board, recording twice as many targets as he did over his nine appearances. The Saints sent away No. 2 wideout Rashid Shaheed at the trade deadline before waiving veteran Brandin Cooks on Saturday. This moved Tipton to the WR3 spot behind Chris Olave and Devaughn Vele, as these two logged 13 and seven targets, respectively. The Saints' struggling passing offense probably cannot support consistent production for a No. 3 wideout, so Tipton's fantasy value will still be extremely limited. The second-year wideout will likely see similar usage in New Orleans' Week 13 matchup against Miami on Sunday.

Watt recorded five total tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks, while also forcing a fumble in Sunday's 31-28 loss to the Bears.

Watt was able to get to the quarterback for the third time in four weeks, recording strip sack of Caleb Williams in the second quarter that caused a fumble which was ultimately recovered for a touchdown by teammate Nick Herbig. The sack was also the linebacker's 115th of his career, passing his older brother J.J. Watt's 114.5 career sacks. On the year, T.J. Watt has compiled 43 total tackles (18 solo), including 7.0 sacks, while also adding an interception, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries over 11 contests.

Alford tallied 10 tackles (nine solo), a defensed pass and a fumble recovery Sunday in a 24-10 Week 12 win over the Saints.

Alford didn't play in Week 11 due to a concussion but was cleared in time to suit up Sunday. He ended up leading the Falcons in tackles while reaching the double-digit mark for the first time this season. Alford also had a fumble recovery early in the game that led to a Falcons field goal. The fourth-year cornerback will likely see a larger role moving forward with Billy Bowman out for the season due to a torn Achilles.

Davis posted 11 tackles (six solo) during the Saints' 24-10 loss to the Falcons on Sunday.

It was another busy day for Davis, who played every single defensive snap for the 10th time in 11 games while logging double-digit tackles for the seventh time this season. The 2012 third-rounder has cracked the tackling century mark for a ninth consecutive year and for the 11th time in his NFL career. Davis' 102 total tackles (through 11 regular-season games) are tied with Jamien Sherwood for seventh most in the NFL.